Yet another example of the clever art you can craft from store-bought snack cakes. It’s amazing how perfectly a Sno-Ball lends itself to this kid. The resemblance is just uncanny. Find the how-tos to make Wimpy Kid Cakes HERE at Project Denneler, to celebrate the release of the third movie version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.… Read More ...
Rice Krispies Treats School Desks
I know, we’re still hanging on to July by a thread, and yet the Back to School talk is already starting. I, for one, can’t wait for school to start. To have those glorious few hours a day where I can work unimpeded by a 5-year old pulling on my arm. Sigh. What a wonderful time of year, September. Anyhoo, … Read More ...
Pretty Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
These chocolate raspberry cupcakes are just so very pretty in pink, yes? And who knew they made raspberry M and Ms? The piped M and M flower lends just the right amount of frosting on top, and it looks easy to recreate. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Created by Diane.… Read More ...
The Beaker Twinkie
Keep those snack cakes-turned-awesome (or “more” awesome, I should say), Hungry Happenings, especially when you grace us with the presence of Beaker. Beaker is awesome in and of himself, but a Twinkie Beaker? Perfection on top of awesome. Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Car Lunch
Beep! Beep! I couldn’t resist. Those were the first words that came to my head when I spotted this car-themed lunch for kids. Or maybe it’s a general knowledge of kids and what they’d say. Anyway, make a go-lunch-go HERE at Creative Food.… Read More ...
Cherry Cupcakes
Two hot pink cupcakes perfectly paired and joined by candy to make the cutest cherries. What loveliness. Plus, Cherry JellO is involved so they actually taste like cherries. Or at least, like Cherry JellO. Love it. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Sports Balls Cookies
Can you believe the blogging creator of these sports cookies is new to fondant? That proves how manageable decorating can be. For me, I’ll take the 8-ball. I’m a pool player, not a sneaker wearer, I’m afraid. (And I’m usually wearing heels when I shoot pool. Or rather, I should put that in past tense, for I’m much more boring … Read More ...
Clever Summer Cupcake Toppers and Other Sweets
From the same clever mind that brought you popsicle cupcake toppers from Mike and Ike’s, comes flip flop cupcake toppers from Pez, tropical drink cupcake toppers from Whoppers, meringue beach umbrella cupcake toppers, and way more. See the whole summer collection of sweets HERE at Party Pinching.
Pickles and Ice Cream
I had to see what all the fuss was about, and the result? Not sure this is something I’ll be craving. It was more my way of sharing that I’m adding a screaming fireball to my little brood (of 1 so far) come December. Make pickles and ice cream… if you dare… HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Olympic Onion Rings
I’ve seen a lot of foods turned into Olympic Rings. Waffles, cookies, even pizza. But Olympic Rings onion rings? Definitely a first. Find the how-tos, including a tutorial on dying batter (useful in so many ways, I imagine), HERE at If You Can Make That You Can Make This.… Read More ...
Get Well Cookies in a Jar
I’ve lauded mason jars so much here, it’s no wonder I love this get well gift idea: Pill cookies in a jar, complete with the appropriate dosage printed on the side. Find the instructions to make get well cookies HERE at Sugar Dot Cookies.… Read More ...
Pinata Cupcakes
First there were Pinata cookies…. and now, Pinata cupcakes! A chocolate dome is all you need. Find the how-tos HERE at La Receta de la Felicidad, spotted on handmade charlotte.… Read More ...
61 Birthday Cakes to Make
I’ve posted on these collections of birthday cake ideas from Parenting before, but now they have them all collected neatly on one page, organized by theme, so you can easily pick and choose what masterpiece you’ll create without having to thumb through pages. Find 61 birthday cakes to make HERE at Parenting.
Pet-Themed Desserts
Lest we forget our furry friends… Well, at least honoring them with our cakes and cupcakes and other desserts, as cats and dogs couldn’t actually eat these sweets. (Though my sneaky and strange dog-like cat would totally try.) Find a collection of pet-themed desserts HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Mason Jar Cocktails on Ice: Easy Make-Ahead Summer Party Drinks
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about drinking from a mason jar, isn’t there? It feels a little bit country picnic, a little bit backyard BBQ, and a little bit “I made this look effortless even though I absolutely spent 20 minutes fussing over the garnish.”
Mason jar cocktails on ice are one of those simple entertaining ideas that still … Read More ...